“On the sequestration of movable and immovable property of the Aratisun abroad, Allaman Çupi, from the village of Lis…”/ Document on the confiscation of the properties of 131 families of Mati, in 1946-47, is revealed

From Avni Dani

Part Two

Memorie.al / It were to be expected. The communists would be more merciless than anywhere else in the Mat district. Because there they saw the greatest danger to their newly acquired power. The destructive action of property confiscation would also extend harshly over the wealthy families of Mat, wherever they were, in Tirana or in the villages of Mat. Initially, the properties of those who had left the country years earlier, together with King Zog, would be nationalized. The first would be the assets of Abdurrahman Mati, Allaman Çupi, Murat Basha and Bilal Kola, who had lived with their families in Tirana. Then the storm would go to Mat and engulf almost all the villages, striking naturally most the families of Burgajet, Macukull, etc., to stop at distant Keta, where the regime does not cease to find an enemy even there.

It is the 21st date, when decisions and abridgments of decisions are taken for the confiscation of the properties of the families of Mat. Starting from February 1946, to stop in August 1947, for more than a year and a half of communist terror, the stripping of families from their properties was experienced, simply because the new regime considered them mainly linked to Zog, but also to other enemies who had emerged during the war years.

The decisions for 131 families, which naturally were the richest of Mat, were taken mostly in 1946, namely in February, April, September, November and December. Fewer decisions were taken in 1947, which were taken in January, July and August. Below are listed the dates of the decisions as published in the Official Notebooks of the time, followed by the decisions for each family, with detailed data.

Their publication, listing them in full in this article, has historical value not only to understand which were the first families to suffer the blow and ruin, but it is also a service for them and others, to have the opportunity to know what happened in the first years of the establishment of the communist regime.

It is worth saying that this is only the first wave of the blow which would later be followed by other actions against those classified as enemies, but also against the entire wealthy class who, years later, according to the Russian model, were declared “kulaks”, were deprived of all property rights, and in the years when property was taken from everyone through collectivization, there were other penalties for them, up to the loss of the right to education or to vote. Thus, if the list below has gaps, this means that the ruin for other families of Mat came later.

                                            Continued from the previous issue

DECISIONS FOR THE CONFISCATION OF PROPERTY OF EACH FAMILY, BY DATE

Date 02.12.1946

69. Abridgment – Decision, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal, Dylejman Allamani, from the village of Kurdari. – Official Gazette No. 14, Thursday 20 February 1947, p. 4.
70. Decision no. 121, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Abaz Dylejman Rizvani, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 44, Wednesday 14 May 1947, p. 6.
71. Decision no. 122, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Mehmet Kurti, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 44, Wednesday 14 May 1947, pp. 6-7.
72. Decision no. 123, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Bilal Xhetani, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 44, Wednesday 14 May 1947, p. 7.
73. Decision no. 124, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Sul Xhetani, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 44, Wednesday 14 May 1947, pp. 7-8.
74. Decision no. 135, dated 02.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Shefqet Kurti, from the village of Zaç. – Official Gazette No. 44, Wednesday 14 May 1947, p. 8.

Date 03.12.1946

75. Decision no. 127, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminals and enemies of the people, Jusuf and Fatak Limaja, from Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 1.
76. Decision no. 128, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Sefedin Hasani, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 1.
77. Decision no. 129, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Rifat Vallteri, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 2.
78. Decision no. 130, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Zenel Limaja, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 2.
79. Decision no. 131, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Musa Ruçi, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 2.
80. Decision no. 132, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Xhavit Kërçova, from the village of Kurdari. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 2.
81. Decision no. 133, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Halil Jusufi, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 2.
82. Decision no. 134, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Halil Ahmeti, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 4.
83. Decision no. 135, dated 03.12.1946. On the seizure of all movable and immovable property of the fugitive war criminal and enemy of the people, Selim Skajoti, from the village of Kurdari. – Official Gazette No. 47, Tuesday 20 May 1947, p. 4.

Date 11.12.1946

84. Abridgment – Decision no. 120, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Abaz Ibrahimi, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 4.
85. Abridgment – Decision no. 121, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Abaz Dyle Rizvani, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 21, 4 March 1947, p. 4.
86. Abridgment – Decision no. 124, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Sul Xhetani, from the village of Derjan. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, pp. 4-5.
87. Abridgment – Decision no. 127, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminals and enemies of the people, Isuf and Fetah Limaja (brothers), from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 5.
88. Abridgment – Decision no. 128, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Sefedin Hasanit, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 5.
89. Abridgment – Decision no. 129, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Rifat Valterit, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 5.
90. Abridgment – Decision no. 130, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Zenel Limajës, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 5.
91. Abridgment – Decision no. 131, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Musa Ruçi, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 5.
92. Abridgment – Decision no. 137, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the fugitive abroad, Kurt Shquti, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 6.
93. Abridgment – Decision no. 133, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the fugitive abroad, Halil Jusufi, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 6.
94. Abridgment – Decision no. 134, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the fugitive abroad, Halil Ahmeti, from the village of Burgajet. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 6.
95. Abridgment – Decision no. 135, dated 11.12.1946. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the fugitive abroad, Allaman Çupi, from the village of Lis. – Official Gazette No. 21, Tuesday 4 March 1947, p. 6.

Date 18.12.1946

96. Abridgment – Decision no. 14, dated 05.07.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Ali Muça, from the village of Ketë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 3.

Date 05.08.1947

97. Abridgment – Decision no. 15, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Shaqir Lleshi, from the village of Dom. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 3.
98. Abridgment – Decision no. 16, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Ramazan Taf Tafa, from the village of Ketë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 3.
99. Abridgment – Decision no. 17, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Mehmet Bardhi, from the village of Plani-Bardhë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 3.
100. Abridgment – Decision no. 18, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Rexhep Kurt Pjetri, from the village of Gura e Madhe. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 4.
101. Abridgment – Decision no. 19, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the war criminal and enemy of the people, Ibrahim Karajt, from the village of Guri i Bardhë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 4.
102. Abridgment – Decision no. 19, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Sinan Shabani, from the village of Gura e Vogël. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 4.
103. Abridgment – Decision no. 21, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Mustafa Mehmet Hoxha, from the village of Gura e Madhe. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 4.
104. Abridgment – Decision no. 22, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Man Selman Keta, from the village of Ketë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
105. Abridgment – Decision no. 23, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ali Çela, from the village of Patin. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
106. Abridgment – Decision no. 24, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Jusuf Çeka, from the village of Patin. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
107. Abridgment – Decision no. 25, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ahmet Boza, from the village of Gurrë e Madhe. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
108. Abridgment – Decision no. 26, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Dalip Can Ahmeti, from the village of Rremull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
109. Abridgment – Decision no. 27, dated 05.07.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Sahit Elez Lleshi, from the village of Rremull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 5.
110. Abridgment – Decision no. 28, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Hasan Ahmet Koka, from the village of Macukull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 6.
111. Abridgment – Decision no. 29, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ibrahim Rahman Parja, from the village of Macukull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 6.
112. Abridgment – Decision no. 30, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Çup Rahman Parja, from the village of Macukull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 6.
113. Abridgment – Decision no. 31, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Hajr Koloveri, from the village of Macukull. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 6.
114. Abridgment – Decision no. 32, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ali Mani, from the village of Shllije. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 6.
115. Abridgment – Decision no. 33, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Osman Mehmeti, from the village of Shallijt. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 7.
116. Abridgment – Decision no. 36, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Staf Stamelli, from the village of Prrellë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 7.
117. Abridgment – Decision no. 34, dated 05.08.1947. Ordered On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ymer Kuka, from the village of Kurdari. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 7.
118. Abridgment – Decision no. 35, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Hasan Sefer Kola, from the village of Burrel. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 7.
119. Abridgment – Decision no. 37, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Bajram Dalip Kurti, from the village of Sqofen. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 7.
120. Abridgment – Decision no. 38, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ram Kola, from the village of Burrel. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 8.
121. Abridgment – Decision no. 39, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Hidër Valteri, from the village of Vinjalle. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 8.
122. Abridgment – Decision no. 40, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Ram Tusha, from the village of Muzhake. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 8.
123. Abridgment – Decision no. 41, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of the under-noted property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Lam Marku, from the village of Karicë. – Official Gazette No. 75, Monday 18 August 1947, p. 8.
124. Abridgment – Decision no. 42, dated 05.08.1947. On the seizure of movable and immovable property of the convicted war criminal and enemy of the people, Xhafer Kurti, from the village of Karicë. – Official Gazette No. 76, Saturday 23 August 1947, p. 7. / Memorie.al